Finance Systems Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - Arup

Description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world's most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.

Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the world's most inspiring projects. We believe that by giving our people the freedom to be creative, we will produce work that continuously redefines quality across our firm. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.

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The Opportunity

The Finance Systems Transformation programme is a global change program supporting the wider Global Finance Vision. Our goal is to consolidate, simplify and develop a more resilient and scalable system solution to support our finance teams worldwide and the wider business.

This role is critical in supporting the Group Head of Finance Systems in setting, and delivering within an experienced delivery team, the systems strategy, and the associated projects.

As a Project Manager within the Finance Transformation Programme, you will be part of an experienced delivery team and will report into the Group Head of Finance Systems. The role will be responsible for delivery of defined projects on a day-to-day basis including

In this role, you will guide finance system projects, from inception to completion. You will lead a diverse team, ensuring resources are managed effectively and dependencies are addressed including establishing frameworks for planning, scheduling, and quality review, while proactively monitoring progress and addressing any issues that arise.

Stakeholder management is key, as you maintain relationships and manage expectations. Armed with project management tools like MS Project and risk analysis techniques, you provide transparency and oversight throughout.

Administering Project and Design team meetings, workshops, collaborating with Business Analysts to understand project requirements and find solutions. And as projects reach completion, you conduct thorough reviews and close-down activities, while meticulously maintaining project documentation for future reference.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

Have a successfully delivered a project throughout the entire lifecycle.

Have expertise in all aspects of project management including project planning, estimating, business case development, budget management, reporting and RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies).

Have delivered finance systems related projects within complex and changing finance environments.

Have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to pass on complex information in a transparent and concise manner.

Can promote project initiatives from a Change Management perspective including working with stakeholders to create training manuals and other training, communications, and reporting materials.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Simone Haigh at

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity orexpression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment thatembraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks supportour inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more aboutlife at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Simone Haigh at to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your applicationor interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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Closing Date: 17 May 2024

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